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Budgeting 101: Definition, purpose & types

Your budget should work for you, not against you. Align your spending, saving and giving with your values—without guilt or stress. Start building a budget that supports your goals today.

Setting a budget can be a powerful tool to help you align everyday money decisions with your values. It can help you spend, save, invest and give without much...

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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1

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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1

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How the cash value of life insurance works

Your life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.​ Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.

Within your permanent life insurance policy, a portion of the premiums you pay accumulates over time. You can tap into this cash value to fund financial goals...

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How an allowance for kids teaches financial lessons for adulthood

Looking for a way to teach your children the value of money? An allowance can help them understand the basics of budgeting and saving. Here are some things to consider before giving out an allowance. ⬇️

Educating children about money goes well beyond knowing how many quarters are in a dollar. You also can teach them that money represents something that can be...

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Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)

Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration.​ Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying...

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Market uncertainty: Tariffs and economic policy drive volatility

Uncertainty around economic and trade policies is weighing on confidence for both individuals and businesses. Read more from Thrivent's Chief Investment Strategist on current volatility and other market conditions.

It can be difficult for markets to assess the impact of tariffs because they can be added or removed quickly, and there isn’t always insight into what’s coming...

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Benefits of a fixed index annuity | Thrivent

Looking for growth potential based on index performance, but want built-in protection from losses due to negative performance? Consider a fixed indexed annuity, which can provide tax-deferred growth, steady income and protection from market swings. Learn more about how this can supplement your retirement savings. ⬇️

Many look to annuities as a tool to boost retirement income. To that end, a fixed index annuity may help support your needs. Learn more here.

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1st Quarter 2025 Market Review: From optimism to uncertainty

First quarter 2025 tested financial markets across the globe. Thrivent Asset Management breaks down the key volatility points in this first quarter market review.

Markets were strong at the start of 2025, but first quarter showed a lot of volatility in economic data....

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How to invest during a market downturn

Choosing what to invest in during a market downturn depends on a few factors, such as your financial goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. This resource provides investment opportunities for your consideration, so you can make thoughtful decisions about how you want to invest. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss what changes you can make to your investment portfolio to help hedge against risk and position you to reach your long-term goals.

Recessions are an inevitable part of the economic cycle, but they also present potential investment opportunities. Discover tips and strategies for investing...

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"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4

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"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4

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